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      Dave Casey
      December 8, 2015
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      Lachlan Gardiner
      May 6, 2015
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      Paddy
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      Paddy
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      Paddy
      December 4, 2015
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      Paddy
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      Paddy
      August 14, 2018
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      Paddy
      August 9, 2018
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      Paddy
      July 1, 2018
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      Paddy
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      March 31, 2015
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      90th Anniversary Competition Series Highlights

      Paddy
      October 2, 2020
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      Paddy
      September 17, 2020
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      June 25, 2018
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Author Chris Mein

Chris Mein

Chris took his childhood passion for the outdoors to a job in outdoor education. Which saw him work all over Australia, Solomon Islands, Indonesia and USA. After 4 years he moved to the more comfortable work of outdoor retail. His travels has taken him trekking, cycling or simply exploring many countries including Vietnam, Thailand, NZ, Fiji, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Peru and Bolivia. His outdoor passions are strongest in bushwalking, trekking and mountain biking. His currently Paddy Pallin’s Operations and Marketing Manager.

2017 NSW PADDY PALLIN 6HR ROGAINE WRAP-UP

Chris Mein
June 20, 2017
Bushwalk & Camp, Events, Fitness
Would you Cringe, Comprehend or Get High? It was a course that had the traditionalists cringing, the beginners comprehending and the runners getting high on endorphins. With Rogaining traditionally held in...

Exploring Bendalong in only 6 hours

Chris Mein
June 17, 2015
Bushwalk & Camp, Events, Fitness
1 Comment
This is what faced Jack, my 11yr old son, and I on Sunday morning with the much appreciated start of the 52nd Paddy Pallin 6hr NSW Rogaine. As the sun rose, on what would be a glorious day, you could see the...

Welcome to the Blog

The name Paddy Pallin certainly means many things to many people. For some it brings to mind the genial personality of one of Australia’s pioneer bushwalkers. Others will recognise the name from the label of a sleeping bag or rucksack that has given a generation of faithful service in the great outdoors. Or perhaps it brings to mind the colourful history of Australia’s greatest cross-country ski race. For most people however, the name is associated with a group of specialist retail stores catering for travellers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Experience Blog is a place to collaboratively share knowledge, adventures and inspire each other to enjoy the outdoors. We stand firmly by the motto that 'Experience is Everything' & strive to embody that philosophy within our community whenever possible.

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